Redditors Photoshop the Mount Etna Volcanic Eruption

Last Thursday, the largest active volcano in Europe erupted in Sicily. The very next day, it exploded again—this time, in Reddit’s Photoshop Battles community. But instead of spewing lava and ash, the crater belched out cats, video game characters, and the ghost of Bob Ross.

If you’re not familiar with Photoshop Battles, here’s how they work: A random photo is presented. Anybody in the community can participate. All you need to do is edit the image as you please and submit your work in the comments section.

The trouble started when user Animal-Kingdom shared photographer Marco Restivo’s stunning shot of the eruption—which inspired redditors to imagine other scenes unfolding at the peak of Mount Etna.

User randomAnonPirate thought the cause of the eruption was obvious: A certain Italian plumber must’ve been chasing an evil mushroom through Sicily.

One misplaced fireball later…

Reddit user randomAnonPirate

User rogueburrito didn’t think the eruption was all that exceptional, claiming this happens “every time I try and use the stove”: